SODIUM BENTONITES
Teague Mineral Products has specialized in producing premium sealant grade sodium bentonite for a variety of projects requiring impermeable barriers since 1971. They relocated to expand their mill facility to two miles south of Adrian OR. In 1982 they installed a 5057 Raymond mill which allowed TMP to produce bentonite for larger projects. In 1985, TMP drilled and developed another bentonite deposit which offered superior performance as a soil sealant without chemical or polymer additives and resists ionic solutions.
NATURAL ZEOLITES
TMP began producing Clinoptilolite zeolite in 1975 and currently mines two distinctly different deposits, XY and CH. Though a relatively small company, it is one of the leading producers of natural Zeolite in North America. They provide “clino” for a wide variety of applications such as anticaking agent, cat litter, chemical carriers and odor control uses. TMP also produces zeolite feed supplements for chickens, cows and other animals. Environmental applications include heavy metal/radionuclide sorption and hazardous waste solidification/stabilization. Environmental applications overlap with agricultural applications when used as a soil amendment for reduction of fertilizer use and consequent reduction of non-point pollution from agricultural lands.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
TMP has mill capacity to produce a full range of products. A Raymond mill is used for powered bentonite and zeolite. Granule products are produced in an adjacent plant. Shipments consist of various sized craft bags, bulk bags and bulk. Our laboratory facility is used for quality control testing and sample preparation. Outside Labs are used for specialty work.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
TMP specializes in stimulating and coordinating research in both the public and private sectors, providing ideas, technical information and samples to interested parties.
LOCATION
Teague Mineral Products
1925 Highway 201 South
Adrian, OR 97901
Phone: (541) 339-3940
Fax: (541) 339-4385
email: info@teaguemineralproducts.com
View Teague Mineral Products
in a larger map
Teague Mineral Products is a proud member of these organizations:
- Oregon Ground Water Association
- Idaho Ground Water Association, Inc.
- Northwest Mining Association
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Associated Oregon Industries
NSF Certified
Teague Mineral Products well sealants are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals -- Health Effects. This is the most accepted and stringent certification program for chemicals used that come in contact with municipal drinking water. With over 60 years experience in standards development and product certification, NSF is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is protecting public health. NSF has earned the Collaborating Center designation by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its certification programs are accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
In existence for over 20 years, NSF/ANSI Standard 60 ensures that certified products do not contribute contaminants to drinking water that could cause adverse health effects. In addition to extensive laboratory testing, NSF performs routine inspections of each facility that manufactures the certified product, to ensure continued product quality and safety.
For more information, visit www.nsf.org/info/standard60.
BBB Accredited
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Oregon bentonite is believed to be the result of volcanic ash falling into an alkaline lake during the Tertiary age and was formed by alteration of that ash. The variety of Montmorillonite clay known as Sodium Bentonite has the property of swelling up to ten times its own weight when hydrated with water. This clay consists of stacked platelets that expand
when water surrounds them. This swelling property is what causes bentonite to be a natural soil sealant. The lower the clay (Montmorillonite) content, the more bentonite it will take for any soil sealant application. Another property of the clay is when wet it is extremely slippery, which opens the door for many uses as a lubricant.
Teague Mineral Products mines bentonite that has 80-95% montmorillonite content. It is a quality Sodium bentonite, high swelling with a low water loss. Commercially it comes from a well-developed mining operation where no surface clay goes into the product. Surface clay can be contaminated with chemical salts from the soil that has covered the deposit for millions of years. It is important that proper mining practices are followed to insure that the quality of the product is maintained.
Mankind will continue to find new uses for bentonite clay in addition to the current claim of 1000 uses for the mineral. The most extensive deposits are found in Wyoming where the clay was first used worldwide. Oregon bentonite clays were first used commercially in the 1960’s for soil sealants and livestock feed pellet binders.
Uses
- Pond, Lagoon and Landfill Sealant
- Forest Service Roads
- Slurry Trench
- Pumpable Grout
- Water Well Casing Seal
- Well Abandonment
- Pellet Binder
- Horizontal Drilling
- Animal Feeds
- Flocculant
More Information
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,5,5,'und',0,'Zeolites: A group of naturally occurring, hydrous aluminosilicate minerals with a unique porous crystal structure. Economically mineable deposits of these minerals primarily form through the alternation of volcanic ash in desert lake systems.
Due to their unique porous crystal structure, Zeolites are capable of absorbing large amounts of water and other substances. This occurs mainly in the interior of the mineral crystals, not on the surface. On the molecular level, holes and channels in the structure account for this phenomenon. The channel size, specific for each mineral species, controls what can enter the crystal. For this reason, Zeolites are commonly referred to as “molecular sieves”.
Certain cations in the crystal structure are exchangeable. Depending on concentration and other characteristics, cations in solution may exchange for the sodium, potassium, and calcium which naturally occur in the mineral. In general, Zeolites prefer, or are selective for, larger cations such as metals, ammonia, radionuclides and a variety of organic molecules. This makes natural Zeolites useful for many applications such as water treatment and agriculture.
In agriculture, natural Zeolites give excellent performance as a soil amendment, and improve the utilization of nutrients and water. Clinoptilolite, a specific zeolite mineral, increases the feed efficiency for many animals.
As an absorbent material, Zeolites have been used for solidification of hazardous wastes and cleaning up other pollutants. It also works well as an oil and grease absorbent and as an odor absorber for animal bedding.
Zeolites can provide the raw material for ceramics, paper, and other products as functional filler. They also have fire-retardant properties. Their thermal absorption characteristics also allow their use in solar-powered heating and cooling systems.
Gas absorption and catalytic properties may allow the use of natural Zeolites for dealing with many airborne pollutants. They can absorb many oxides of sulfur and nitrogen. Zeolites can also absorb moisture from air, giving excellent performance as a desiccant for many applications.
With research and use, continual discovery of new uses occurs. Many remain in the research and development stage, but are coming into wider use as Zeolites prove their effectiveness.
Uses
- Animal Feed
- Odor Control
- Adsorbing Various Radionuclides and Other Contaminants
- Adsorbing Heavy Metals and Ammonia
- Soils
- Carrier for Fungicide
- Carrier for Water Filtration
- Composting
More Information
- MSDS & Spec Sheets
- Pollution Solutions
- Safe & Effective Odor Control for Stalls and Pens
- Immobilizing radioactive soil contaminants on Bikini Island
- Removing strontium from groundwater
- Zar-Min Feed Additive
We are friends of the environment.
- Our products are dried naturally with the sun and wind.
- Work closely with state and federal government to be responsible stewards of the land.
- Reseed topsoil reclaimed areas with native seeds to sustain our award-winning land reclamation
Awards
- 1981: Oregon Department of Geology citation for excellence in land reclamation
- 1985: US Department of the Interior Special Recognition Award for stewardship in mineral development on public lands
- 1993: DOGAMI Outstanding Operator Award
- 1995: Oregon Department of Geology Outstanding Reclamation award
- 2009: Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate of Honor for working without incurring a Lost Workday Injury for 51,413 work hours
Teague Mineral Products has received special recognition from the U.S. Department of the Interior, BLM, “For Stewardship in Mineral Development of Public Lands” The award continues with:
“For meritorious stewardship in conduct of mineral development on the public lands, and for sustained quality of environmental management, surface protection, conservation of other resources, and maintenance of public safety in conduct of operations.\"
Letter from Oregon State Senator, Gene Timms, regarding this recognition:
“I am so pleased to learn that you have been honored by the Forrest Service and the Bureau of Land Management for practicing environmentally sound operations on federal lands at your mining operation near Adrian. Since environmental protection is such a vital cause in the State of Oregon, you are to be congratulated on the foresight you displayed in making it possible to reclaim the land for more productive use.”
Oregon Department of Geology, Mined Land Reclamation, has given Teague Mineral Products special recognition for “Outstanding Reclamation”
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,7,7,'und',0,'We mine and manufacture high grade sodium bentonite and Clinoptilolite zeolite. For over 40 years, our customers have been our highest priority. Producing a wide size range of granular and powdered products, we are one of the premier natural zeolite companies in the US. Our extensive mineral reserves are located in the Succor Creek area of Malheur County, Oregon, and the Sheaville District of Owyhee County, Idaho.
Please watch for our new product coming this year, Oregon Well Sand.
Teague Mineral Products
1925 Hwy 201 S
Adrian, OR 97901
Phone: (541) 339-3940
Fax: (541) 339-4385
email: info@teaguemineralproducts.com
Teague Mineral Products is a wholly owned family business started in 1971. It was the brainchild of Glen Teague who discovered large, previously unknown deposits of sodium bentonite and Clinoptilolite zeolite, which they mine today in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho. Since that beginning, Glen and family, through hard work and dedication to the principal of never giving up on the dream, now have a company which has been successfully operating for over 40 years in their corner of Oregon.
Bentonite Products
Custom Sealant Bentonite
Industrial 200 Bentonite
Perma-Plug ® Bentonite
Zeolite Products
CH Zeolite
Keep \'Er Fresh ®
XY Zeolite
Note: These MSDS and Spec Sheets are in PDF format. If you don\'t already have Adobe Reader, you may get it from Adobe\'s website.
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,10,10,'und',0,'Pollution Solutions: Natural Zeolites and Bentonites
Zeolites, an unusual group of minerals with a porous crystal structure, offer great potential for cost-effective solutions to a wide variety of environmental problems. These uses are steadily expanding as research continues.
Due to their selectivity for large cations in solution, Clinoptilolite Zeolites (“clino”) provide an effective means for wastewater treatment plants to remove ammonium from solution. Regeneration with a brine solution allows reuse of the clino and recovery of the ammonium for fertilizer production.
Zeolites can also absorb radionuclides from contaminated waters. In addition to their usage at Three Mile Island for water decontamination, Zeolites have other uses in radioactive waste treatment/disposal. Pilot scale testing of TMP zeolite, has been used recently to investigate the use of clino for sorbent barriers. Clino barrier trenches are used for low-level waste to selectively absorb cesium, strontium and cobalt leached from the waste by infiltrating groundwater. Other research includes testing to determine if clino can inhibit uptake of radioactive cesium by food crops on Bikini Atoll, the site of nuclear testing in the ‘40s and ‘50s. If successful, this technique may also work to inhibit the uptake of heavy metals by plants.
The newest environmental application of clino is for solidification/stabilization of hazardous waste. PCP sludge from a wood treatment facility was successfully solidified for disposal in a hazardous waste site using TMP Zeolite. A successful in situ application combining zeolite, bentonite and cement has been used in a Superfund site to stabilize lead, PCP’s and creosote.
Research is ongoing for clino to remove heavy metals from contaminated industrial, agricultural and mine waters. Clino exhibits an exceptionally strong affinity for lead, cadmium, silver and other metals. It should prove extremely cost-effective compared to other materials commonly used for heavy metal sorption. Zeolites can also absorb a wide variety of organic molecules and testing suggests they may effectively remove viral components.
Teague Mineral Products also provides high quality sodium bentonite for use as a soil sealant in sewage lagoons, hazardous waste sites, sanitary landfills and similar facilities which require impermeable barriers. The high purity makes TMP bentonite very cost-effective since it generally requires less to achieve the desired permeability.
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,11,11,'und',0,'In a recent article by Dr. Frederick Harper, Extension Horse Specialist, University of Tennessee, Ammonia, Foals Don’t Mix in Just Horses , May 1998. Dr. Harper talks about the danger from respiratory diseases in the foal from 2-6 months of age. The exposure caused by Equine high protein diets, such as alfalfa, in which urea volatizes to ammonia, is one of the major causes. Reducing the level of ammonia foals are exposed to in their environment, can greatly improve the chances of avoiding these problems. Dr. Harper mentioned a few minerals such as lime and sodium bisulfate and a commercial stall product that are used to reduce ammonia in bedding. Another study, at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, indicated that the gasses in horse urine may carry equine influenza and other viruses.
Teague Mineral Products, Adrian OR, makes a commercial stall refresher product, Keep ‘ER Fresh™, from a variety of the mineral zeolite, called Clinoptilolite or “clino”. It is a rock formed from volcanic ash falling into an alkaline lake millions of years ago during the Tertiary age. It has a unique porous honeycomb crystalline structure. When it comes in contact with ammonia, an exchange of cations contained in this structure occurs, and ammonia is absorbed and locked into the crystals. This exchange is measured with a term called CEC (cation exchange capacity). The higher the CEC of any one deposit, the more absorption and retention of ammonia is possible. Different deposits vary greatly in their CEC.
The ideal application of these products is under the bedding. This keeps dustiness to a minimum and creates a barrier “floor” for ammonium adsorption. When the bedding material is changed, more zeolite can be added to the “floor” without removing the soiled zeolite because the ammonia that it has adsorbed is locked up from cation exchange. This application has been used by the Houston Livestock Show in years past. Keep ‘ER Fresh™, made from Teague’s zeolite deposits in Eastern Oregon, controlled odors from 5,000 pens of cows, horses, chickens and other animals that draw the public to the show each year. Officials from the show have had favorable comments about reduction of allergic reactions to dust and odor, since using zeolite. Locally, it is available at D&B Supply. Stable Boy™ also made from the Teague zeolite, is marketed on the eastern coast of the US, Canada and the UK.
Keep ’ER Fresh™ is pH neutral and won’t harm the animal’s skin. The silicate that is intrinsic to the mineral structure is not free silica and is not known to cause respiratory problems. All in all, “clino” zeolite is one of the safest products on the market for horse stall and pens, and gives a great advantage in locking up ammonia and adsorbing odors.
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,12,12,'und',0,'SODIUM BENTONITES
Teague Mineral Products has specialized in producing premium sealant grade sodium bentonite for a variety of projects requiring impermeable barriers since 1971. They relocated to expand their mill facility to two miles south of Adrian OR. In 1982 they installed a 5057 Raymond mill which allowed TMP to produce bentonite for larger projects. In 1985, TMP drilled and developed another bentonite deposit which offered superior performance as a soil sealant without chemical or polymer additives and resists ionic solutions.
NATURAL ZEOLITES
TMP began producing Clinoptilolite zeolite in 1975 and currently mines two distinctly different deposits, XY and CH. Though a relatively small company, it is one of the leading producers of natural Zeolite in North America. They provide “clino” for a wide variety of applications such as anticaking agent, cat litter, chemical carriers and odor control uses. TMP also produces zeolite feed supplements for chickens, cows and other animals. Environmental applications include heavy metal/radionuclide sorption and hazardous waste solidification/stabilization. Environmental applications overlap with agricultural applications when used as a soil amendment for reduction of fertilizer use and consequent reduction of non-point pollution from agricultural lands.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
TMP has mill capacity to produce a full range of products. A Raymond mill is used for powered bentonite and zeolite. Granule products are produced in an adjacent plant. Shipments consist of various sized craft bags, bulk bags and bulk. Our laboratory facility is used for quality control testing and sample preparation. Outside Labs are used for specialty work.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
TMP specializes in stimulating and coordinating research in both the public and private sectors, providing ideas, technical information and samples to interested parties.
LOCATION
Teague Mineral Products
1925 Highway 201 South
Adrian, OR 97901
Phone: (541) 339-3940
Fax: (541) 339-4385
email: info@teaguemineralproducts.com
View Teague Mineral Products
in a larger map
Teague Mineral Products is a proud member of these organizations:
- Oregon Ground Water Association
- Idaho Ground Water Association, Inc.
- Northwest Mining Association
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Associated Oregon Industries
NSF Certified
Teague Mineral Products well sealants are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60: Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals -- Health Effects. This is the most accepted and stringent certification program for chemicals used that come in contact with municipal drinking water. With over 60 years experience in standards development and product certification, NSF is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is protecting public health. NSF has earned the Collaborating Center designation by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its certification programs are accredited by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
In existence for over 20 years, NSF/ANSI Standard 60 ensures that certified products do not contribute contaminants to drinking water that could cause adverse health effects. In addition to extensive laboratory testing, NSF performs routine inspections of each facility that manufactures the certified product, to ensure continued product quality and safety.
For more information, visit www.nsf.org/info/standard60.
BBB Accredited
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Oregon bentonite is believed to be the result of volcanic ash falling into an alkaline lake during the Tertiary age and was formed by alteration of that ash. The variety of Montmorillonite clay known as Sodium Bentonite has the property of swelling up to ten times its own weight when hydrated with water. This clay consists of stacked platelets that expand
when water surrounds them. This swelling property is what causes bentonite to be a natural soil sealant. The lower the clay (Montmorillonite) content, the more bentonite it will take for any soil sealant application. Another property of the clay is when wet it is extremely slippery, which opens the door for many uses as a lubricant.
Teague Mineral Products mines bentonite that has 80-95% montmorillonite content. It is a quality Sodium bentonite, high swelling with a low water loss. Commercially it comes from a well-developed mining operation where no surface clay goes into the product. Surface clay can be contaminated with chemical salts from the soil that has covered the deposit for millions of years. It is important that proper mining practices are followed to insure that the quality of the product is maintained.
Mankind will continue to find new uses for bentonite clay in addition to the current claim of 1000 uses for the mineral. The most extensive deposits are found in Wyoming where the clay was first used worldwide. Oregon bentonite clays were first used commercially in the 1960’s for soil sealants and livestock feed pellet binders.
Uses
- Pond, Lagoon and Landfill Sealant
- Forest Service Roads
- Slurry Trench
- Pumpable Grout
- Water Well Casing Seal
- Well Abandonment
- Pellet Binder
- Horizontal Drilling
- Animal Feeds
- Flocculant
More Information
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,5,5,'und',0,'Zeolites: A group of naturally occurring, hydrous aluminosilicate minerals with a unique porous crystal structure. Economically mineable deposits of these minerals primarily form through the alternation of volcanic ash in desert lake systems.
Due to their unique porous crystal structure, Zeolites are capable of absorbing large amounts of water and other substances. This occurs mainly in the interior of the mineral crystals, not on the surface. On the molecular level, holes and channels in the structure account for this phenomenon. The channel size, specific for each mineral species, controls what can enter the crystal. For this reason, Zeolites are commonly referred to as “molecular sieves”.
Certain cations in the crystal structure are exchangeable. Depending on concentration and other characteristics, cations in solution may exchange for the sodium, potassium, and calcium which naturally occur in the mineral. In general, Zeolites prefer, or are selective for, larger cations such as metals, ammonia, radionuclides and a variety of organic molecules. This makes natural Zeolites useful for many applications such as water treatment and agriculture.
In agriculture, natural Zeolites give excellent performance as a soil amendment, and improve the utilization of nutrients and water. Clinoptilolite, a specific zeolite mineral, increases the feed efficiency for many animals.
As an absorbent material, Zeolites have been used for solidification of hazardous wastes and cleaning up other pollutants. It also works well as an oil and grease absorbent and as an odor absorber for animal bedding.
Zeolites can provide the raw material for ceramics, paper, and other products as functional filler. They also have fire-retardant properties. Their thermal absorption characteristics also allow their use in solar-powered heating and cooling systems.
Gas absorption and catalytic properties may allow the use of natural Zeolites for dealing with many airborne pollutants. They can absorb many oxides of sulfur and nitrogen. Zeolites can also absorb moisture from air, giving excellent performance as a desiccant for many applications.
With research and use, continual discovery of new uses occurs. Many remain in the research and development stage, but are coming into wider use as Zeolites prove their effectiveness.
Uses
- Animal Feed
- Odor Control
- Adsorbing Various Radionuclides and Other Contaminants
- Adsorbing Heavy Metals and Ammonia
- Soils
- Carrier for Fungicide
- Carrier for Water Filtration
- Composting
More Information
- MSDS & Spec Sheets
- Pollution Solutions
- Safe & Effective Odor Control for Stalls and Pens
- Immobilizing radioactive soil contaminants on Bikini Island
- Removing strontium from groundwater
- Zar-Min Feed Additive
We are friends of the environment.
- Our products are dried naturally with the sun and wind.
- Work closely with state and federal government to be responsible stewards of the land.
- Reseed topsoil reclaimed areas with native seeds to sustain our award-winning land reclamation
Awards
- 1981: Oregon Department of Geology citation for excellence in land reclamation
- 1985: US Department of the Interior Special Recognition Award for stewardship in mineral development on public lands
- 1993: DOGAMI Outstanding Operator Award
- 1995: Oregon Department of Geology Outstanding Reclamation award
- 2009: Mine Safety and Health Administration Certificate of Honor for working without incurring a Lost Workday Injury for 51,413 work hours
Teague Mineral Products has received special recognition from the U.S. Department of the Interior, BLM, “For Stewardship in Mineral Development of Public Lands” The award continues with:
“For meritorious stewardship in conduct of mineral development on the public lands, and for sustained quality of environmental management, surface protection, conservation of other resources, and maintenance of public safety in conduct of operations.\"
Letter from Oregon State Senator, Gene Timms, regarding this recognition:
“I am so pleased to learn that you have been honored by the Forrest Service and the Bureau of Land Management for practicing environmentally sound operations on federal lands at your mining operation near Adrian. Since environmental protection is such a vital cause in the State of Oregon, you are to be congratulated on the foresight you displayed in making it possible to reclaim the land for more productive use.”
Oregon Department of Geology, Mined Land Reclamation, has given Teague Mineral Products special recognition for “Outstanding Reclamation”
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,7,7,'und',0,'We mine and manufacture high grade sodium bentonite and Clinoptilolite zeolite. For over 40 years, our customers have been our highest priority. Producing a wide size range of granular and powdered products, we are one of the premier natural zeolite companies in the US. Our extensive mineral reserves are located in the Succor Creek area of Malheur County, Oregon, and the Sheaville District of Owyhee County, Idaho.
Please watch for our new product coming this year, Oregon Well Sand.
Teague Mineral Products
1925 Hwy 201 S
Adrian, OR 97901
Phone: (541) 339-3940
Fax: (541) 339-4385
email: info@teaguemineralproducts.com
Teague Mineral Products is a wholly owned family business started in 1971. It was the brainchild of Glen Teague who discovered large, previously unknown deposits of sodium bentonite and Clinoptilolite zeolite, which they mine today in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho. Since that beginning, Glen and family, through hard work and dedication to the principal of never giving up on the dream, now have a company which has been successfully operating for over 40 years in their corner of Oregon.
Bentonite Products
Custom Sealant Bentonite
Industrial 200 Bentonite
Perma-Plug ® Bentonite
Zeolite Products
CH Zeolite
Keep \'Er Fresh ®
XY Zeolite
Note: These MSDS and Spec Sheets are in PDF format. If you don\'t already have Adobe Reader, you may get it from Adobe\'s website.
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,10,10,'und',0,'Pollution Solutions: Natural Zeolites and Bentonites
Zeolites, an unusual group of minerals with a porous crystal structure, offer great potential for cost-effective solutions to a wide variety of environmental problems. These uses are steadily expanding as research continues.
Due to their selectivity for large cations in solution, Clinoptilolite Zeolites (“clino”) provide an effective means for wastewater treatment plants to remove ammonium from solution. Regeneration with a brine solution allows reuse of the clino and recovery of the ammonium for fertilizer production.
Zeolites can also absorb radionuclides from contaminated waters. In addition to their usage at Three Mile Island for water decontamination, Zeolites have other uses in radioactive waste treatment/disposal. Pilot scale testing of TMP zeolite, has been used recently to investigate the use of clino for sorbent barriers. Clino barrier trenches are used for low-level waste to selectively absorb cesium, strontium and cobalt leached from the waste by infiltrating groundwater. Other research includes testing to determine if clino can inhibit uptake of radioactive cesium by food crops on Bikini Atoll, the site of nuclear testing in the ‘40s and ‘50s. If successful, this technique may also work to inhibit the uptake of heavy metals by plants.
The newest environmental application of clino is for solidification/stabilization of hazardous waste. PCP sludge from a wood treatment facility was successfully solidified for disposal in a hazardous waste site using TMP Zeolite. A successful in situ application combining zeolite, bentonite and cement has been used in a Superfund site to stabilize lead, PCP’s and creosote.
Research is ongoing for clino to remove heavy metals from contaminated industrial, agricultural and mine waters. Clino exhibits an exceptionally strong affinity for lead, cadmium, silver and other metals. It should prove extremely cost-effective compared to other materials commonly used for heavy metal sorption. Zeolites can also absorb a wide variety of organic molecules and testing suggests they may effectively remove viral components.
Teague Mineral Products also provides high quality sodium bentonite for use as a soil sealant in sewage lagoons, hazardous waste sites, sanitary landfills and similar facilities which require impermeable barriers. The high purity makes TMP bentonite very cost-effective since it generally requires less to achieve the desired permeability.
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,11,11,'und',0,'In a recent article by Dr. Frederick Harper, Extension Horse Specialist, University of Tennessee, Ammonia, Foals Don’t Mix in Just Horses , May 1998. Dr. Harper talks about the danger from respiratory diseases in the foal from 2-6 months of age. The exposure caused by Equine high protein diets, such as alfalfa, in which urea volatizes to ammonia, is one of the major causes. Reducing the level of ammonia foals are exposed to in their environment, can greatly improve the chances of avoiding these problems. Dr. Harper mentioned a few minerals such as lime and sodium bisulfate and a commercial stall product that are used to reduce ammonia in bedding. Another study, at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, indicated that the gasses in horse urine may carry equine influenza and other viruses.
Teague Mineral Products, Adrian OR, makes a commercial stall refresher product, Keep ‘ER Fresh™, from a variety of the mineral zeolite, called Clinoptilolite or “clino”. It is a rock formed from volcanic ash falling into an alkaline lake millions of years ago during the Tertiary age. It has a unique porous honeycomb crystalline structure. When it comes in contact with ammonia, an exchange of cations contained in this structure occurs, and ammonia is absorbed and locked into the crystals. This exchange is measured with a term called CEC (cation exchange capacity). The higher the CEC of any one deposit, the more absorption and retention of ammonia is possible. Different deposits vary greatly in their CEC.
The ideal application of these products is under the bedding. This keeps dustiness to a minimum and creates a barrier “floor” for ammonium adsorption. When the bedding material is changed, more zeolite can be added to the “floor” without removing the soiled zeolite because the ammonia that it has adsorbed is locked up from cation exchange. This application has been used by the Houston Livestock Show in years past. Keep ‘ER Fresh™, made from Teague’s zeolite deposits in Eastern Oregon, controlled odors from 5,000 pens of cows, horses, chickens and other animals that draw the public to the show each year. Officials from the show have had favorable comments about reduction of allergic reactions to dust and odor, since using zeolite. Locally, it is available at D&B Supply. Stable Boy™ also made from the Teague zeolite, is marketed on the eastern coast of the US, Canada and the UK.
Keep ’ER Fresh™ is pH neutral and won’t harm the animal’s skin. The silicate that is intrinsic to the mineral structure is not free silica and is not known to cause respiratory problems. All in all, “clino” zeolite is one of the safest products on the market for horse stall and pens, and gives a great advantage in locking up ammonia and adsorbing odors.
','','full_html'),('node','page',0,12,12,'und',0,'Oregon Well Sand particles consist of smooth, round and spherical grains. Their unique natural shape and closely uniform sizing create a sand filter in the annular space, which will not pack. This will keep sandy formations in the well bottom from caving in and screens working at an optimum level.
Other Sands, such as Common River or Crushed sand, should never be used in a gravel pack. Their sharp angular edges and wide size range pack together. This will slow down the water flow and porosity required for good production from the well. These sands have not been tested for this use.
Why Use Our Sand? Oregon Well Sand is specifically sized and tested so the well will have maximum production and sanitation. Oregon Well Sand passes API and AWWA specifications for gravel pack material. It has passed all tests to be NSF/ANSI 61 certified for gravel pack.
Oregon Well Sand
6x12 Mesh
Specification and Typical Properties
- Sieve Analysis : 6 x 12 Mesh, US Sieve
- Apparent Specific Gravity : 2.507
- Loose Bulk Density per ft 3 : 91 lbs
- Packed Bulk Density per ft 3 : 100 lbs
- Silica Content : 80.8% SiO2
- Porosity : 41.8% @91 pcf
- Crush Resistance : 20.5% of fines @ 2,000 lbs. psi
- Coefficient of Uniformity , Cu: 1.385
- Sphericity : .08
- Roundness : .08
- Acid Solubility : .66% @ 10% HCL
- Minus #200 Mesh Wash : 0.4%
Some typical properties may vary slightly due to the nature of natural minerals.
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- Uses : Well Pack, Water Filter Sand, Aquarium Sand, Industrial Sand
- Clean : Air washed using a circulating screen. Oregon Well Sand contains less than 1% fines.
- Economical: Less than the price of other products that are certified in accordance with NSF/ANSI 61 for components in drinking water systems.
- Acid Solubility : Less than 1% soluble impurities. This prevents product deterioration.
- Sizing: (Coefficient of Uniformity) places the most material in the median size range. This assures the best hydraulic conductivity for filtering systems.
- Size : 6 X 12 mesh size in 2400lb bulk bags.
This photo shows a comparison of similarities between Oregon Well Sand (grey) and premium Colorado silica sand. The roundness and sphericity of the two products are nearly identical.
Oregon Well Sand is a gravel packing material that is certified in accordance with NSF/ANSI 61 for components in drinking water systems.
Other uses are similar to Colorado sand for the limited size that we produce.
We are currently producing a 6 x 12 mesh size in one yard (2400 lbs) bulk bags.
Our pricing on this size is very competitive.
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\nThis calculator will help you find how much gravel pack you will need for your well.
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